Cameron Thomas

During the pre-NFL Draft process San Diego State defensive lineman Cameron Thomas earned the reputation as “the best player you don’t know.” He’s getting a chance to make sure everyone knows his name. Thomas was taken in the 3rd round, 87th overall, by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2022 NFL Draft. The reigning Mountain West Conference Defensive Player of...

When you have a bunch of really good players like the Aztecs, you expect some of them to end up in the National Football League.

Every year the NFL Draft has a diamond in the rough, a guy who suddenly skyrockets up Draft boards. This year that guy is Aztecs defensive lineman Cameron Thomas. Thomas was among the nation’s leaders in sacks and tackles for loss but most folks outside the Mountain West Conference don’t know much about conference Defensive Player of the Year....

They were the best team in the Mountain West during the regular season, and it showed when the league handed out its end of season awards Tuesday. Brady Hoke took Mountain West Coach of the Year, while Matt Araiza grabbed Special Teams Player of the Year and Cameron Thomas claimed Defensive Player of the Year. For Hoke its his second…